Dance Capstones
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Tuesday, February 10th at 8:30pm
Saturday, February 14th at 4:00pm
(Located in Cosmo Theatre)
Cast
MARIANA ECHEVERRI
Medellín, Colombia
"I am grateful for the experiences at AMDA. Thank you to my teachers who pushed me to be my best, but especially my family, who believed in me, los amo con todo mi corazón. "
JEY PEREZ
Edison, New Jersey
"I thank God, my family, and everyone who supported me through my journey; their love grounded my art, strengthened my purpose, and I am ready to embrace the next chapter. "
BRI ELLIS
Charlotte, North Carolina
"I explore movement that fuses jazz foundations with funk, emphasizing musicality, storytelling, and dynamic intention. I pursue work that channels genuine emotion, driving both my creative expression and personal growth. "
JACK ESTEP
Baltimore, Maryland
"I use dance and performance as a spiritual method of expressing and processing my transformative experiences and deep emotions. I want the audience to feel these emotions with me. "
NYA HARRIS
Fredericksburg, Virginia
"Hi everyone! I'm so thankful to all the people and places that continue to support my growth and exploration as I continue to use my art to reflect our evolving world. "
JAVON HUNTER-WHITFIELD
Hometown:Nashville, Tennessee
"Artist’s Statement:Thank you to God, my family, friends and everyone who has supported me on my dance journey. It's only up from here!! … Mwah no bars"
STATIC JONES
Raleigh, North Carolina
"I use dance as my foundation, translating movement into sound through my DJing. I create high energy, emotionally driven experiences that merge freestyling, rhythm, and underground rave culture. "
ADRIANA MALDONADO ROMERO
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
"Thank you to my instructors for pushing me beyond my limits, my friends for making this experience unforgettable, and my family for believing in my dreams—los amo mucho. "
HANAYO MORI
Kawasaki, Japan
"Coming to the U.S. was the best choice for me. I’m grateful I got to learn in an amazing environment, meet lifelong friends, and be supported by family. I’ll keep growing this passion! I love you! "
ALEC PEREZ GONZALEZ
El Paso, Texas
"I’m grateful for my mom, dad, brother, friends, teachers, and everyone who’s guided, supported, and grounded me. Your love, lessons, and belief in me mean everything. Thank you all, always and forever. "